Using the BC model, the carbon tax on a tonne of coal ranges from $53.31 to $63.31. Nova Scotia Power uses about 2.5 million tonnes of coal per year. The BC carbon tax would increase the cost of electricity by a minimum of $130 million, forcing at least a 10 per cent...

First order of business should be amendment to Limitation of Actions Act

HALIFAX, NS - Progressive Conservative Justice Critic Allan MacMaster says the first order of business when the House of Assembly resumes should be to show that Nova Scotia stands up for survivors instead of protecting predators.

The House of Assembly resumes tomorrow, March 26 in Halifax. Survivor and advocate Bob Martin will be at the legislature tomorrow.

HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative Environment critic Karla MacFarlane says small business operators and farmers should brace themselves for increased costs and fees at the hands of the McNeil Liberals.

Today, Environment Minister Randy DeLorey released a report on his department’s solid waste regulation consultation process. The report speaks positively of Extended Producer Responsibility, a form of product...

PICTOU, NS - Progressive Conservative MLA Karla MacFarlane says making sexual assault victims wait three days for a rape kit is unacceptable. She is calling on the Liberals to update Nova Scotians on what steps have been taken to implement the Sexual Violence Strategy.